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  • Inspiral Carpets dedicate ‘Saturn V’ to Tim Peake

    Inspiral Carpets dedicate ‘Saturn V’ to Tim Peake

    The iconic group Inspiral Carpets from Oldham, Greater Manchester, have dedicated their classic song Saturn V to ESA astronaut Tim Peake. Formed by musicians Graham Lambert and Stephen Holt in 1983, Inspiral Carpets were one of the bands associated with the ‘Madchester’ scene that came to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band send this message: “From Inspiral Carpets, with respect and love, to our friend Tim Peake!”

    Tim Peake is set for launch to the International Space Station on his five-month Principia mission on 15 December 2015.

    Connect with Tim at http://timpeake.esa.int and follow him on Twitter: @astro_timpeake

    #spacerocks
    #Principia

    With thanks to Martyn Walsh & Inspiral Carpets
    Flimed by BOSC Productions (www.facebook.com/BoscProductions)

  • OMD dedicate ‘Electricity’ to Tim Peake

    OMD dedicate ‘Electricity’ to Tim Peake

    The pioneering and highly influential British synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) have dedicated their classic song ‘Electricity’ to ESA astronaut Tim Peake.

    The band have always been fascinated by science, technology and transport, with songs inspired in particular by aircraft and space, so they have been following Tim’s preparations for his upcoming Principia mission with great interest. OMD are Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, backed by Malcolm Holmes and Martin Cooper.

    Connect with Tim Peake at timpeake.esa.int, follow Tim on Twitter at @astro_timpeake.

    Video: NASA/ESA (images by A. Gerst)
    Music: OMD, published by BMG Music, © Universal Music

  • Within Temptation dedicate ‘Faster’ to André

    Within Temptation dedicate ‘Faster’ to André

    Within Temptation is the internationally known symphonic rock band, founded in the Netherlands in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. The band members are interested in all things science-fiction and space-related, and have been following the PromISSe mission of ESA astronaut André Kuipers. When they heard that three of their songs (“Faster”, “Mother Earth” and “The Promise”) had been included in André’s playlist to be played in space, the band were very excited to support his mission. They helped us to produce this video, recording a special message and dedicating their song “Faster” to André, wishing him a high-speed but safe return later this week.
    Within Temptation are Sharon den Adel, Robert Westerholt, Stefan Helleblad, Jeroen van Veen, Ruud Jolie, Martijn Spierenburg and Mike Coolen.

    More information at: www.within-temptation.com

    Thanks to the ORTS for the live band footage.
    Video copyright ESA/Within Temptation.
    Faster written by S. den Adel, R. Westerholt & D. Gibson.
    Video produced by ESA/J. Makinen.